Scott Bridgeway
Scott Bridgeway | |
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| Born | Ruchaun Maurice Akers Jr. Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Publishers | Universal Music Publishing Group |
Ruchaun Maurice Akers Jr., better known by his stage name Scott Bridgeway, is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his contributions to Kendrick Lamar album GNX, co-writing Baby Keem single "Family Ties", as well as his contributions to Kanye West album Donda 2. He is currently signed to Universal Music Publishing Group.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Musical beginnings
[edit]Akers grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, but moved with his mother to North Carolina when he was nine and began constructing his own beats and samples on computer software and drum machines during middle school.[3] His break came when he was playing Call of Duty with a group of players he didn't know during COVID-19 while his music played in the background: one of the other players was producer Cardo Got Wings, who sent a comment that he loved the beats playing in the background.[3] Several months later, Cardo Got Wings sent some ideas for Baby Keem, and wanted Akers to create some productions, which were accepted, resulting in inclusion on Baby Keem debut album The Melodic Blue.[3]
GNX
[edit]In 2024, Akers contributed to Kendrick Lamar's studio album GNX, writing and/or producing "Luther", "Squabble Up", and "Peekaboo". For the week of May 17, 2025, Akers peaked in the Top 10 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Producers, R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriters, Rap Songwriters, and Rap Producers charts, while reaching the Top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 Producers list.[4]
Selected songwriting & production credits
[edit]| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "Sons & Critics Freestyle" | 2020 | Baby Keem | Non-album single |
| "Trademark USA" | 2021 | The Melodic Blue | |
| "Range Brothers" (with Kendrick Lamar) | |||
| "Lost Souls" (solo or with Brent Faiyaz) | |||
| "Cocoa" (with Don Toliver) | |||
| "Scars" | |||
| "Vent" | |||
| "A Life of Pain" | |||
| "Killstreaks" (with Don Toliver & PinkPantheress) | |||
| "Highway 95" | |||
| "Bank Account" (with Lil Uzi Vert) | |||
| "We Did It Kid" | 2022 | Kanye West | Donda 2 |
| "54321" | Offset | Non-album single | |
| "Fallin 4 U" | 2023 | Chlöe | In Pieces |
| "Squabble Up" | 2024 | Kendrick Lamar | GNX |
| "Luther" (with SZA) | |||
| "Peekaboo" (featuring AzChike) | |||
| "Take Off Your Dress" | ¥$ | Vultures 2 | |
| "Done With You" | Omar Apollo | God Said No | |
| "Like This" | Sugarhill Ddot | 2 Sides of the Story |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2026 | 68th Annual Grammy Awards | Record of The Year ("Luther") | Nominated | [5] |
| Album of the Year (GNX) | Nominated | [5] | ||
| Song of the Year ("Luther") | Nominated | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ Diaz, Angel (November 26, 2024). "Kendrick Lamar Is a 'Dangerous Man Right Now,' TDE's Top Dawg Says: 'Everybody Stand Down'". Billboard.
- ^ Inman, DeMicia (July 2, 2025). "Who Is Scott Bridgeway? An Explainer Of Halle Bailey's Rumored New Man". Vibe.
- ^ a b c Jr, Ralph Berrier (January 3, 2025). "Alias Scott Bridgeway: Roanoke native lands 'one-in-a-million' career as co-producer for Kendrick Lamar". Cardinal News.
- ^ Staff, Billboard (May 15, 2025). "Billboard Bulletin: Songwriters & Producers" (PDF). Billboard.
- ^ a b c "2026 GRAMMYS: See The Full Nominations List". The Recording Academy.
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